1989 Red Bordeaux
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The 2nd in a trio of great vintages and one that produced a large crop of ripe, rich, fleshy wines that typically possess soft, silky tannins, accompanied by high alcohol levels. It was the hottest summer since 1949 and the harvest began on August 28th, the earliest since 1893.
The grapes were harvested in dry conditions, with the only worry being that some of the acidity levels were on the low side, leading to suggestions that some wines would not be suitable for long-term ageing. Ten years down the line, these fears have proved largely unfounded as the best wines are now showing extremely well, displaying concentration and great complexity.
The 2nd Growths are just beginning to drink but you should hang on to the 1st Growths for another 4 years. The most successful communes were Pomerol, St-Emilion, St-Julien and Pauillac. Léoville-Barton and Mouton-Rothschild are both outstanding.
Prices:
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 458cs
Bottle
£166.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 8cs
Case price (Magnum 6 x 150cl)
Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs
This two-bottle case of pitch-perfect claret will slip down alongside turkey, cheese or even less traditional red meat options. From Second Growth property Ch. Gruaud Larose and the lauded 1989 vintage, this exquisite wine is now showing complex notes of sweet, dried fruit, leather and tobacco. This is the ultimate gift for any Bordeaux aficionado.
Contains two bottles (75cl) of:
1989 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux
Presented in a wooden case
Special
£330.00
Special 1 x 150cl 71cs
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Case price (D. Magnum 3 x 300cl)
D. Magnum 3 x 300cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 6cs
Deeply coloured, massively structured, with ample mature tannins, spicy oak and tobacco-scented dark berry fruit. A wine of undisputed ageing potential, this is drinking gloriously now.